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MississippiHB 19112026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Appropriation; Insurance, Department of.

Sponsored By: John Read (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Appropriations CAppropriations AAppropriations

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Analyzed Economic Effects

6 provisions identified: 6 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Tuition help for insurance students

From July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, the Insurance Commissioner can provide qualified students money for tuition, books, and related fees. Undergraduates must be juniors or seniors studying risk management insurance. Graduate students must be pursuing an MBA. The department must have funds available, and the law does not set an award amount.

More funding for local fire services

For July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, the law provides up to $11.5 million each for municipal fire protection and county volunteer fire departments. It also provides $3 million for volunteer firefighter service awards and up to $500,000 for authorized first-responder health and safety payments. The State Fire Marshal gets $250,000 for supplies, smoke alarms, and fire-safety announcements. Another $15,079 supports firefighter standards and certification. These funds support local services and programs, not direct household payments.

Blind industries get purchase preference

The Insurance Department must give Mississippi Industries for the Blind preference in covered purchases. For competitive purchases, two or more bids must match in price, quality, and service. The preference also applies to purchases made without competitive bids. The law does not set a dollar amount.

Propane safety and research funding

For July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, the law provides $130,000 from the Propane Education and Research Program Fund. The money supports propane research, education, safety programs, and market development. It does not set a household payment or propane price.

Funding for state insurance services

For fiscal year 2027, the law provides the Insurance Department $13,610,726 from the General Fund and $26,655,000 from special funds. General Fund spending on personal services is capped at $11,270,042, including $352,733 set aside only to fill vacancies. The department has 131 permanent positions, and vacancy funds cannot pay for raises or promotions. General Funds cannot replace withdrawn federal or special funds. The department must meet service targets, including 154,000 insurer and agent licenses, 571,000 agent continuing or approval licenses, and 16,000 assistance requests, then report results in its fiscal year 2028 budget.

More money to run home strengthening program

The law allows the Insurance Department to use up to $15 million available to the Strengthen Mississippi Homes Program Fund for program operating costs. The authority applies only if Senate Bill 2406 from the 2026 session passes. The department can also add needed positions, subject to state finance and personnel rules. This provision does not set a household grant or payment amount.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • John Read

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Richard Bennett

    Republican • House

  • Samuel Creekmore IV

    Republican • House

  • Becky Currie

    Republican • House

  • Clay Deweese

    Republican • House

  • Missy McGee

    Republican • House

  • Carl L. Mickens

    Democratic • House

  • Omeria Scott

    Democratic • House

  • Jerry R. Turner

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 332 • No: 1

House vote • 3/29/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 114 • No: 0 • Other: 3

Senate vote • 3/29/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 50 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/12/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 51 • No: 0

House vote • 2/19/2026

Passed

Yes: 117 • No: 1 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    4/7/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/31/2026Senate

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/31/2026House

  4. Conference Report Adopted

    3/29/2026Senate

  5. Conference Report Adopted

    3/29/2026House

  6. Conference Report Filed

    3/27/2026Senate

  7. Conference Report Filed

    3/27/2026House

  8. Conferees Named Hopson,DeLano,McLendon

    3/19/2026Senate

  9. Conferees Named Deweese,Cockerham,Turner

    3/19/2026House

  10. Decline to Concur/Invite Conf

    3/18/2026House

  11. Returned For Concurrence

    3/13/2026Senate

  12. Passed As Amended

    3/12/2026Senate

  13. Amended

    3/12/2026Senate

  14. Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

    3/12/2026Senate

  15. Referred To Appropriations

    2/27/2026Senate

  16. Transmitted To Senate

    2/20/2026House

  17. Passed

    2/19/2026House

  18. Title Suff Do Pass

    2/18/2026House

  19. DR - TSDP: AP To A2

    2/18/2026House

  20. DR - TSDP: A2 To AP

    2/17/2026House

  21. Referred To Appropriations C;Appropriations A

    2/16/2026House

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